A quick summary of events before the story begins)
The day after graduation, things between Sunset and the other Rainbooms have been... rocky. Not only were half of them were still mad at each other for their decisions to no longer use our powers, but now more Equestrian Magic has been released into the city. Twilight has been blaming herself for that for weeks now. No matter how much they, especially Sunset tried, Twilight wouldn't stop blaming herself.
Not only that, but an organization, The M.C.A, (Magic Control Agency) has been formed and will now handle the Equestrian Magic loose around the city. Half the citizens were thankful that the M.C.A was formed, as they can stop relying on teenage girls to handle such dangerous situations. But the other half, mainly the CHS graduates, aren't quite so sure they wanna truly trust these people. But they don't really have a choice so they reluctantly accept it.
Over time, the Rainbooms friendship has grown more stain and bitter. Eventually, most of the Rainbooms have parted ways. Rarity moved out of the city to attend a high class fashion school, Rainbow Dash left the city, as she wanted to attend the Wonderbolt academy for a ton of sports opportunities, Fluttershy and her family moved out of town as Fluttershy's father had a new job opening, and Twilight and her family moved away, Twilight claiming she wanted the chance to study science engineering in other places. But deep down, Twilight still felt Equestrian Magic being let loose was all her fault, and felt things would be better if she no longer lived in Canterlot City, risking the chance of making things worse.
The only Rainbooms that stayed in Canterlot City was Applejack, Pinkie Pie and Sunset. Pinkie Pie still wanted to be near the two friends she had left, and Applejack still had her family farm in the city. Sunset was grateful for them sticking around, but clearly things between them just haven't been the same.
Once Maud moved away to search for a job as a geologist, Pinkie Pie was devastated, feeling Maud moving away was a sign Pinkie Pie should leave the city too. With no other place to go, Pinkie Pie moved back to her old family farm and soon lost contact with Applejack and Sunset.
It was too much for Sunset. She didn't know what she was gonna do in life, and had lost almost all of her friends. She can no longer write back to Princess Twilight for advice, and obviously can't go back to Equestria. The only option she had left was to do the same thing her friends did. Move away from Canterlot City. At least for awhile, until she can find her purpose. Applejack was more than supportive of her choice, and wished her luck.
Things haven't been easy for Sunset. All she had was a guitar, a few pocket change, a few snacks to munch on, and a rental car. Sunset got by by preforming songs on the streets. It wasn't much, but it kept her fed. But as luck has it, Sunset got her big break when a talent scout found her. He offered her a deal to make a few albums and put her out in the world. Now over time, Sunset has become the most famous singer in the world, even forming her own band. She went on tours, preformed in many places, and was finally finding herself.
And as Sunset thought she couldn't get any luckier, she ends up finding love. Meeting someone by chance at a coffee shop. They went on a few dates, got to know each other, and eventually, got married. Things couldn't be any better for Sunset. While she did miss her old friends, and especially using her powers to help others, she wouldn't change a thing in her life right now.
After a few years, Sunset, who was now pregnant, has moved back to Canterlot City. Not much has changed in Canterlot City. Some buildings remained the same while at the same time new buildings are seen. But the one thing that has changed most was the M.C.A. Not only did they have new armor for the soldiers, but their tactics to retrieving Equestrian Magic has been... extreme to say the least.
Sunset wanted to see if Applejack's family farm was still around. Thankfully it was. But Applejack was no where to be seen. The only Apples that were seen was Applejack's youngest sister, Applebloom, who was now a young adult, and Big Mac. Big Mac had gotten married to a woman by the name of Sugar Belle, who owned a pastry shop in town. They informed Sunset that Applejack set off on her own at some point. She didn't tell them why, but she wanted them to let Sunset know that even though she's no longer in Canterlot City, she's still Sunset's friend, and to immediately write to her as soon as she gets back.
Twenty years later....
Sunset has a nice big house near the hills of Canterlot City. Sadly, her husband has passed away ten years ago and has had a hard time dealing with it. But she had to be strong. Especially when she had two daughters to raise by herself. Writing back to Applejack helped a lot, since Sunset was given the address to where Applejack was living. Now Sunset couldn't be anymore happier.
Inside the house, Sunset Shimmer , who was now retired as a professional musician and singer, was cooking breakfast as she happily hummed to herself. She sets stacks of pancakes on the table as her oldest daughter, Sunny Shade, has come down for some breakfast. Sunset smiled at her and greeted her.
"Hey Sunny. Ready for breakfast?" She asked her daughter.
"Oh you bet." Sunny responds with a smile.
Sunny sat down and began to eat her pancakes. Sunset looked around raising an eyebrow.
"Where's your sister?"
"Where else? Sleeping in bed." Sunny respond, pouring syrup on her pancakes.
Sunset groaned and rolled her eyes. "Still? She's gonna be late for her first day of school."
Sunset puts away her apron and walked to the stairs in the hallway before calling out to her youngest daughter.
"Aura? Aura! Get up, you're gonna miss breakfast!"
In Aura's room, Aura, who strikingly resembles Sunset, was in bed snoring loudly as Sunset was constantly calling her.
"Aura Blaze!" Sunset shouts at the top of her lungs, causing Aura to jolt up from her bed.
"Wha- huh-..?!" Aura blinked her eyes as her vision tried adjusting to the sunlight.
"Aura get up, you're gonna be late for your first day of school!" Sunset repeats.
Aura rubbed her eyes groaning. "Im coming, im coming..!"
Aura stretched her arms and let out a big yawn. She removed the blanket off her and sets her feet on the ground. She stands up and stretched her body again. She quickly runs to the bathroom and fixes her hair. She brushes and rinsed her teeth before running back to her room. She dug around in her closet before finding clothes to wear. She got dressed as fast as she could and gathered her school supplies. She fits them her backpack, tied her shoes, grabbed her phone and grabbed her music player.
"By Mr. Needlemouse, see you after school!" Aura called out to her pet hedgehog, who was in a cage next to her bed eating a kibble.
Aura ran down the stairs and jumped down the last few steps before running to the kitchen.
"Oh man I'm starving!" Aura said as she smelled the pancakes, sitting down.
She grabbed some stacks and started eating.
"You better finish up quick, Aura, we gotta go in a few." Sunset told her youngest daughter as she brushed her hair.
"Oh come on, mom, don't make me rush pancakes..." Aura frowned as she held a piece of pancakes to her mouth.
"You wouldn't have to if you got up early. Like really, on your first day?"
"Wow, my baby sister starting her first day of high-school. Ain't that exciting~?" Sunny teases her sister who was giving her a dry look.
"Yeah, woo." Aura said sarcastically.
"Oh come now, Aura. You're gonna love CHS. You know I went to that school-" Before Sunset could finish Aura quickly spoke the rest of what she's gonna say.
"When you were my age, I know." Aura sighed as she bites a slice of pancake. "I don't see why it's such a big deal. It's just a school."
"Aura, why are you so grouchy? You haven't started and yet you're already complaining." Sunset said, looking at Aura.
Aura sighed and shook her head. "Nothing it's just... High-school is so much different from middle school. Not to mention important to a teen's reputation. One wrong move and you'll be remembered for your biggest slip up, mistakes, or how you're seen. And you'll be left alone for the rest of high-school with no friends."
Sunset rolls her eyes. "Aura, you're overreacting. That stuff won't matter, trust me." Sunset explains before she puts a hand on her shoulder.
"I know it's scary Aura. But high-school is the next opportunity to making new friends. Besides, won't your childhood friend be attending there too?" Sunset tried reassuring.
"I guess so..." Aura sighed.
Sunset still notices how unsure Aura is. Sunset checked the time and gasped.
"Come on Aura, it's time to go."
Aura grabbed her backpack and puts it over her shoulder before following her mom. Aura and sunset walked towards a black car with Sunset's emblem on the front hood and enter it. Sunset sat in the driver's seat as Aura buckled her seat belt with Sunset doing the same. Sunset puts the keys in the ignition and turned it. The car sputters to life as Sunset looks over at Aura smiling.
"Ready to go?"
"Yeah, sure..." Aura sighed before putting her earphones on.
Sunset smile slightly fades as she looked at her daughter. Sunset shifted the car to reverse and slowly backed out of her driveway. Once she stops she puts the car in drive and begins to drive forward. Aura was clicking through her music player before picking a song to listen to.
As her song plays, Aura was looking out the passenger window as she watches trees and buildings fly by as they drive. Soon they make it to a part of Canterlot City that Sunset is familiar with. While there are new residents to be seen, some old residents are also seen. Lyra and Bonbon were sitting on a bench, holding hands and resting on each other's heads, Derpy was now a package delivery girl as she drove in a delivery truck, waving at a few residents. There was even a flower shop that's owned by Wallflower Blush.
Sunset smiled as she glanced at the town around her, while still focusing on the road. Sunset glanced at Aura, who was crossing her arms and looking through the window with a frown on her face. Sunset's smile shifted a bit, feeling abit worried for Aura. She kept her eyes on the road, hoping the best for her daughter.
After some time of driving, Sunset sees the familiar high school she and her old friends attended, Canterlot High. Sunset pulled up in front of the school and watched as new students started entering the building. Sunset smiles as she missed seeing this school after so long. She looks at Aura and frowns when she sees Arua clenching her arms and bouncing her leg. Sunset knew Aura only does this either when she's really nervous or stressed. Wanting to give her daughter reassurance, she gently places her hand on Aura's shoulder, causing Aura to look at her, pause her music and take off one of her earphones.
"You're gonna be just fine, hunny. Don't worry." Sunset gave her a warm smile.
Aura cracks a small smile and shrugs. "Thanks mom, but I'm not sure how much of that is true." There was little sarcasm into that, but at the same time sounded legit.
Sunset playfully rolled her eyes before talking to Aura in the most sincere tone. "I know starting a new school is scary. But you'll never know, you might make new friends and come to like it."
"Liking school? Now that's a laugh." Aura said sarcastically while rolling her eyes.
Sunset playfully and gently slapped her shoulder. "Oh don't be so dramatic." Sunset smiled at her again. She gently brushed her hand against her daughter's hair. "Just do your best Aura."
"Alright..." Aura grabbed her backpack from the floor before opening the passenger door.
As Aura steps out of the car, Sunset said one last thing to her.
"Aura, I love you."
"Yeah, I know mom." Aura smiled before closing the door.
Sunset sighed as she watched Aura walk to the front door of the school. All Sunset can do now is wish her daughter the best of luck as she drives away from the school.
Aura stops in front of the school door, looking at it, clenching her backpack. She took a deep breath in her nose before exhaling through her mouth. She placed her hand on the door handle and pushes it open. Aura stops and looks at the many different students attending the school. Of course, Aura doesn't see any familiar faces in the school, which was already stressful enough. Aura started putting her earphones on and plays some music to help calm her nerves.
Aura starts walking through the hallways, glancing at students and the environment around her.
"Hmm... I guess this place isn't too bad." Aura admitted to herself as she glances around the school, feeling less tense.
As she walked, she finally spotted one familiar face. It was her friend from elementary school, Fizzy Pop. Though Sunset may remember Aura and Fizzy being best friends, Aura didn't tell her that once her and Fizzy started middle school, they would barely talk to each other due to being in a few different classes. Not only that, but she didn't try to make an effort to actually make any new friends in middle school. She was scared if other students knew her mom was once the famous musician and singer, Sunset Shimmer, they would only wanna be friends with her for that reason only.
But wanting to have someone familiar to talk to and not spend her high school years alone, she slowly approached Fizzy Pop. Once she got close she cleared her throat.
"Uh, F-Fizzy..?" Aura nervously spoke.
Fizzy turned around and smiled once she saw Aura. "Aura! Long time no see."
Aura felt relieved Fizzy Pop still remembered her and a small smile curves on her face.
"Uh, yeah, it's good to see you." Aura said, gripping her backpack strap.
"Wow, it's been too long! I see your hair has gotten longer." Fizzy took notice of Aura's long hair.
Aura brushed some hair away from her face. "Heh, yeah. Was thinking of getting it cut or something."
"How's Mr. Needlemouse? Is he doing okay?" She asked curiously.
"Yeah, he's doing great. Still eats all day and curls into a ball to nap."
Both girls laugh.
"We're suppose to head to the auditorium, right?" Fizzy asked, wanting to be sure.
"Uh, yeah. After the second bell I think." Aura recalls.
"Great. Let's go together." Fizzy smiled.
Aura smiled hearing Fizzy say that. "Yeah, sounds good."
On queue, the bell rings, and all the new students start making their way towards the auditorium.
In the auditorium, students sat in bleachers as they waited for their principal to come on stage. Aura and Fizzy sat next to each other much to Aura's delight. Soon they hear the sound of a microphone being turned on and a woman can be see walking on the stage.
"Hello first years of CHS." She greeted. "It is such an honor to have you all attending this school. I am your principal, Starlight Glimmer, and this is vice principal Sunburst." Principal Starlight Glimmer motioned to a man next to her.
He waved before she began speaking again.
"I hope you all will enjoy your time spent at CHS. I am sure you all are aware of this school's history. Magic wisps bursting through the horse statue in front of the school, evil siren girls and many more crazy things that have happenedhere."
All the students murmur to each other as they definitely have heard of these things happening.
"And im sure you all know that seven of the school's students have fought these things and are heroes." Starlight said, making Aura fidget abit.
"Rest assured students that we will avoid those things from ever happening. The M.C.A will be sure to keep our school out of harms way as they have been, ever since they've been founded. Now with that out of the way, allow me to explain what this school has in store for you all."
Principal Starlight Glimmer began explaining of all the classes the school has, and even after school activities and clubs.
Once the bell rang everyone left the auditorium and went to their first classes. Aura's first class was history. Aura was glad that Fizzy was also in the same class and they sat next to each other.
All day aura was getting familiar with her classes. First period history, second period was math, third was gym, and fourth was lunch. Aura and Fizzy had two classes together so far, that being history and science, which wasn't till fifth period.
As soon as lunch rolled around, Aura met up with Fizzy as the two got in line to get their lunch. Fizzy had a slice of pizza with fries on the side and a cola while Aura had a hotdog with a bowl of chili on the side and some apple juice.
"Wow, this school is great so far, isn't it?" Fizzy asked Aura with a smile on her face.
"Yeah I have to admit, it's pretty nice so far." Aura admitted as she and Fizzy walked out of the line and went to find a table.
"Still crazy of the school's history. Magic, evil sirens, crazy monsters, it's just, wow." Fizzy said in awe.
Aura looked down at her tray, wondering how her mom and her friends dealt with all these things for four years.
"Hey, didn't your mom use to go here?" Fizzy recalled from Sunset's stories from years ago. "How did she react to all of that crazy stuff?"
Aura didn't know how to respond. She stared down at her lunch tray wondering what she was gonna say. But she was so distracted from her thoughts that she didn't hear Fizzy warning her about something. And then--
Bump!
Aura bumps into a female student, causing the girl to drop her food tray and Aura's bowl of chili spilling on the girl's clothes, causing her to shriek. The entire cafeteria stopped what they were doing and turned their attention towards the two.
The girl looked abit high class as her outfit looked new and expensive. Well at least it did, until Aura accidentally spilled chili on it.
Aura felt sheepish and regrettable as she stuttered and stared at the mess she did.
"O-Oh my gosh! I'm so sorry, I didn't mean--! Here, let me clean that up!" Aura panicked as she grabbed her napkins from the floor and started wiping the girl's shirt.
The girl immediately slapped Aura's hand away as she glared at her with the most rageful expression.
"Dont you dare touch me! I picked out my best clothes for my first day, and you ruined it!" The girl snapped at Aura.
Her shouting makes everyone murmur to each other as Fizzy steps back from the commotion.
"I-Im sorry, I didn't mean to! U-Um..." Aura paused as she didn't know the girls name.
The girl growled at her. "Aurora! Aurora Sparks! Not that it matters to you!" The girl, now known as Aurora Sparks said as she looked at her friend next to her.
"Rose!"
A girl, Rose Petal , quickly rushes over to Aurora. "Yes Aurora?"
"Go get my emergency cleaning kit from my locker and meet me by the girls bathroom!" She ordered her friend.
Rose nodded as she ran out of the cafeteria. Aurora turned her attention back at Aura.
"You! What's your name?!" Aurora demanded.
Aura gulped as she hesitates to answer. "A.... Aura Blaze..?"
"Well, Aura Blaze! You better watch your back! Cause from now on, every time I see you, I'll make your, and your friends school years, a living nightmare!" Aurora threatens before leaving the cafeteria to meet up with Rose.
Aura was left standing in the middle of the cafeteria as the students who witnessed everything whispered. Aura looks down on the ground, completely embarrassed of the situation.
Fizzy Pop quickly pushes Aura to a empty table as they both sit down.
"Um, you okay, Aura..?" Fizzy Pop asked.
"I think so..." Aura replied, unsure herself. "Talk about first impressions right..?"
Aura tried joking to ease the situation, but both just laugh awkwardly as Fizzy shares her lunch with Aura, as she didn't have her own lunch now.
"Oh man, can't believe I just did that infront of the entire cafeteria... and here I thought my first day was going fine..." Aura frowned.
Fizzy tried to think of something to say. "Well... mabye everyone will forget?" She thought, but deep down knew it wouldn't blow over that fast.
"Well... as long as we have each other, we can get through it, right?" Aura smiled hopefully.
Fizzy paused. She stared at Aura with a blank expression. Thinking about what Aurora said worried her. All Fizzy could do is nod to what Aura said.
"Uh, yeah. Right."
It was a long school day for Aura. Her first day, started off okay, but then changed to anxiety after her encounter with Aurora Sparks. All day students have been staring at Aura and whispering about her. School ended as the bell rang and the students started leaving the building. Aura spots Fizzy and ran to her friend.
"Hey Fizzy! Do you wanna go hang out somewhere? Mabye get some ice cream or something?" Aura asked, having a smile on her face.
Fizzy looked... hesitant, as she didn't make eye contact with Aura. "Um.... sorry I'm abit busy after school... but uh, mabye next time okay?"
Before Aura can answer Fizzy walked off. Aura sighed to herself as she gripped her backpack straps. She knew she embarrassed herself. But embarrassing Fizzy felt worse, as Aura knew she embarrassed her.
Aura grunted when someone shoved passed her. Of course it was none other than Aurora Sparks who glared at Aura before she and her friend Rose entered Aurora's car and sped off.
Aura groaned to herself when she looked at the sky. But then a car horn caught her attention. She looked and saw it was her older sister, Sunny, who was waving at her.
"Over here, baby sister!" Sunny called out to her.
Aura groaned, being embarrassed by her sister is the last thing she wanted to end her day on. Aura quickly walked over to her sisters car and entered the passenger seat.
"So, how was my little sister's first day?" Sunny asked with a smirk.
"Oh it was great. Just great." Aura replied with a scoff.
"Aww, why the long face? Got homework already on the first day or something?" She teased Aura, but she also was concerned on why Aura was upset.
"Look, can we just go home already? I'm tired." Aura grunted.
Before Sunny could say anything else Aura puts on her earphones and plays music on her music player. Sunny knew once Aura plays her music there's no talking to her. So she just sighs and shifts her car to drive before driving on the road.
Aura looked out the window as her music plays. She looked at the sky as she let's out a sigh. The drive was rather quiet, and Aura preferred it that way. They arrive at their house as Aura exits the car and waits for Sunny to unlock the door. Once it's unlocked Aura enters the house. Sunset was home in the living room and was about to greet Aura, but stopped once she saw Aura with her earphones on and speed walking upstairs. Once Aura enters the room, she shuts the door, threw her backpack aside and slumps on her bed. She stares at the ceiling as her music comes to an end.
Aura sighs and takes off her earphones. She turns her head to the cage near her bed which contains her pet hedgehog. She shifted her body, facing the direction of the cage as she begins talking to her pet hedgehog.
"Oh Mr. Needlemouse, you have no idea what kind of day I had... my first day of school started out pretty okay. We spent the first hour hanging out at the auditorium, I met the coolest art teacher, and I caught up with Fizzy Pop. We're even in some classes together." Aura smiles at her pet hedgehog.
Her smile immediately shifted to a frown. "But then I had to bump into this Aurora Sparks girl... She's no one important, Mr. Needlemouse. Apparently she's just some rich girl, who's father is the owner of the biggest company in Canterlot City, and is already well known in the school... yep, totally not important... and I had to spill chili on her."
Arua groaned as she puts her hands over her face. "And now I gotta worry about her on my back till graduation... that's if I ever graduate... Man, mom made going through Canterlot High so easy. Sure she had to fight magic and monsters at times, but normal school days sounded so easy. How does she do it?"
Aura looks at Mr. Needlemouse, who nibbles on a kibble. She looks back at the ceiling.
"Mabye I should just drop out already and go through life without finishing high-school... what do you think? Should I do that?"
Aura looks at her pet hedgehog again, who looks at aura for a moment before finishing his kibble.
"You sure? I heard some people who didn't finish high-school turned out okay. Some better than others."
Mr. Needlemouse scurries to his water container and starts drinking some water. Aura smiles and looks back at the ceiling.
"Yeah, you're right... I can't let one bad incident stop me from going through high-school... especially that Aurora brat. Sure, she's rich. And is already popular in school. And possibly has more friends than me. And kinda scary.... but I should at least try to get through it. Thanks, Mr. Needlemouse, you're always a good listener."
Aura smiled at her pet hedgehog, who let's out a yawn, curls into a ball and takes a nap.
Night came and Aura and her family were having dinner. It was a rather quiet dinner as neither Sunset or Sunny knew what to say. Sunset cleared her throat and looks at her youngest daughter.
"You feeling okay, Aura?"
Aura looks at her mom. "Hmm? Oh yeah, I'm fine. Just tired is all." Half of that was true, she really was tired.
"Oh. So how was your first day of school?" Sunset asked.
"Oh, it was splendid." Aura said with sarcasm. "I embarrassed myself today by already making a girl hate me after I accidentally spilled chili on her clothes. So now I'm pretty sure she was gonna torment me for the rest of high-school."
Sunset and Sunny immediately made 'oooooh...' faces upon hearing this.
"Did you apologize?" Sunset asked.
"Yeah! I even tried cleaning up her clothes. But her snobby attitude declined my help and threatened to make my school years a nightmare. So yeah, now there's no guarantee I can avoid her."
"So... you met a mean girl in school. Im sure it was bound to happen." Sunset said.
"Gee, thanks mom..." Aura sighed, eating a piece of steak.
"Oh! No no! Thats not what I meant!" Sunset panicked as she tried to rephrase her words.
"What i mean is, there's bound to be a mean girl in high-school, and everyone will encounter them, no matter how much they try."
"Well that's reassuring..." Aura deadpaned.
"Look, what i mean is, every teen is gonna encounter someone mean in their life. But you shouldn't let that girl get to you." Sunset explained.
"Have you dealt with one?" Aura asked.
Sunset immediately paused. She wasn't sure how to answer this to Aura. She gripped her fork abit before speaking again.
"Look Aura, if this girl is giving you trouble, don't let her get to you. In fact, mabye... try to speak to her about her actions?"
Aura looks at her mom like she's said the craziest thing. "Im sorry, what?"
"Aura, I know some kids act mean just to be mean. But really, they're probably just sad because... well... they have no friends and are lonely..?"
"Mom, she has a friend." Aura deadpaned.
"Well, mabye she just needs someone to treat her nice and friendly? Surely she hasn't been treated nicely either at home or her past schools." Sunset tried suggesting.
"Uh, look mom. Mabye befriending and acting kindly to your enemies might've worked in your days, but this is the new century. No one is gonna change their ways if you sing them a song on how they can be better or being their friend." Aura rolled her eyes, visibly getting annoyed.
Sunset sighed as she looked at Aura. "I know it's silly Aura but can you at least try?"
"I don't think I want to mom." Arua grunts.
"But you'll never know Aura." Sunset tried convincing her.
"Mom..." Aura began gripping her fork.
"She might be mean now but this girl could possibly be a good friend to you if you'd just-"
Aura slammed her fork into her steak. "Mom! .... m-mom... look, I had a rough day today... I embarrassed myself infront of an entire cafeteria, and that girl made it worse by shouting and threatening me... trying to be her friend is the last thing on my mind right now..."
Sunset frowned, realizing she wasn't helping the situation.
"Im sorry Aura... you're right... I didn't mean to..."
Aura stopped her from talking.
"Yeah, I know mom. It's okay." Aura tried to assure.
Sunset sighed. "I guess I'm so use to of my ways that I thought it could fix your problem. But... you're right, this is the now. And my old ways aren't gonna solve your problems..."
Sunset thinks for a moment before she had a thought. "Well do you know what I've learned when dealing with girls like her?"
"What?" Aura asked, eating a piece of steak.
"It's that when you stand up infront of them, others are bound to stand up infront of them too. So don't be scared to show her you won't let her get to you know matter what she does."
Aura thinks about what her mom said, cracking a smile. "Thanks mom. I'll try."
"Trying is all that matters to me." Sunset smiled back at her daughter.
Sunny then spoke up to her little sister. "And you know Aura, even though you had a discouraging day today, just remember one thing."
"What's that?" Aura tilted her head.
Sunny then playfully shoves her shoulder on hers. "Theres another one coming tomorrow~!"
Aura gave her sister a deadpaned look. "You know just what to say to me, do you?"
Sunny laughs as Sunset giggled at her oldest daughter's playfulness. The family continued to eat their dinner, as now Aura is more confident to try to get through high-school and show that Aurora Sparks that she's no pushover. But outside the house, not to their knowledge, is a wisp of Equestrian Magic, hovering around the area, looming in the air as it searches for a new host.